Caramelized Pear Upside-Down Cake
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Ingredients
For the Caramelized Pear Layer:
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- Sugar: 140 g (2/3 cup)
- Water: 5-6 tablespoons
- Pears: 3-4 medium, peeled, cored, and sliced
For the Cake Batter:
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- Butter: 200 g (7 oz), softened
- Powdered sugar: 160 g (1 1/3 cups)
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- Eggs: 4 large
- All-purpose flour: 200 g (1 2/3 cups)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
Baking Information:
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- Baking pan: 26 cm (10 inches) in diameter
- Baking temperature: 160°C (320°F) in a fan oven
- Baking time: 30 minutes
Instructions (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Prepare the Caramelized Pears
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- Caramelize the sugar: In a medium saucepan, combine 140 g (2/3 cup) of sugar and 5-6 tablespoons of water. Stir gently over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and starts to caramelize. Continue cooking without stirring, swirling the pan occasionally, until the sugar turns a deep amber color. This will take about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the caramel into the pan: Carefully pour the caramel into the bottom of a greased 26 cm (10-inch) cake pan, spreading it evenly.
- Arrange the pears: Peel, core, and slice 3-4 medium pears. Arrange the pear slices in a circular pattern over the caramel in the cake pan, ensuring they are evenly distributed. Set aside while you prepare the cake batter.
